Christmas 2024: All the limited-edition beauty releases and gift sets

Speaking of Dior’s most iconic products, a new Dior Backstage Holiday 2024 collection joins its festive lineup, offering three new variations of coveted products in exclusive shades inspired by starry winter nights. The collection includes the Dior Backstage Eye Palette in 004 Celestial Purple, the Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in 006 Celestial Glow, and the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in 072 Celestial Purple.

But that’s not all! The Dior Ball of Dreams offerings amp up the grandeur with a curated assemblage of sumptuous gifts for him and her, including lavish gift sets, limited-edition eyeshadow palettes, and not just one, but two exquisite advent calendars to countdown to the holidays with 24 indulgent items for daily surprises. The ultra-premium Trunk of Dreams advent calendar, in particular, is the ultimate showpiece and is limited to only 120 pieces.

In conjunction with the fifth anniversary of Shiseido Professional’s Sublimic line, the brand unveils its limited-edition advent calendar for the festive season in two unique sets, both featuring five must-have Sublimic products in travel sizes. Set A includes the Sublimic Airy Flow Shampoo, Airy Flow Mask, Fuente Forte Moist Shower, Wonder Shield, and Adenovital Scalp Power-Shot. These products focus on hydration, nourishment, and scalp health. Set B, on the other hand, offers the Aqua Intensive Shampoo, Aqua Intensive Mask, Fuente Forte Clear Shower, Wonder Shield, and Adenovital Scalp Power-Shot, providing a comprehensive solution for damaged hair.

Chanel’s 2024 Holiday Makeup Collection channels the beauty of the Arctic lights through bold, luminous hues of fuchsia, pink, and deep reds. For the eyes, the Enchanted Night eyeshadow palette features four stunning shades with a luminous shimmer for an ethereal look. On top of that, the Ombre Première Laque liquid eyeshadow now sees an exclusive metallic purple shade for the holiday season, along with two new shades of the Le Liner de Chanel in brown red and plum.

For the lips, the collection debuts four new limited-edition shades of the Rouge Allure L’Extrait lipstick, as well as two new metallic satin shades of the Rouge Allure Laque liquid lipstick. To accentuate your festive glam, the Diamond Dust highlighter is a holiday-exclusive must-have that will add a dazzling pearlescent glow to your look. Completing the collection are two new Le Vernis nail polishes in deep black and metallic pink.

This festive season, Armani Beauty invites everyone to embrace the joy of gifting through an exquisite, immersive experience with its latest Holiday Collection. Inspired by Giorgio Armani’s ‘Neve’ campaign, the collection captures the enchanting essence of winter with a range of gift sets adorned in shimmering three-dimensional gold pearls. Highlights include an advent calendar revealing 24 surprises—11 full-sized products and 13 miniatures to elevate your beauty routine—and the Armani/Privé Discovery Set, offering a sumptuous fragrance journey across five nature-inspired mini scents.

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Paying homage to its French heritage, Lancôme presents an enchanting array of festive offerings decorated with an exclusive gold Celestial Rose motif, inspired by the enchanting charm of Paris. The star of its limited-edition makeup collection is the Celestial Rose Eyes & Face Palette, complemented by a holiday-exclusive L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte in Shade 273 and a new high-shine L’Absolu Sheer Gloss in Diamond Glitter.

The Lancôme Beauty Box further enhances the holiday magic, presenting a treasure trove filled with six full-sized products and five minis of the brand’s cult-favourite skincare, makeup, and fragrances, including the limited-edition Holiday 2024 Face & Eye Palette. As the days lead up to the celebration, Lancôme’s luxurious advent calendar reveals daily treasures to add to your vanity, including iconic products from the coveted Absolue skincare range and the Hypnôse Eyeshadow Palette.

Whether you’re stocking up on your holiday beauty essentials or ticking off your holiday shopping list, there’s something magical for everyone in Estée Lauder’s Gifts of Pure Magic collection. For one, the holiday-exclusive Magical Illusions lipstick set offers five full-coverage nude and bold shades for any festive look. If you’re all about that perfect, sculpted pout, the Marvelous Lip Kit comes with the Double Wear Stay-in-Place mini lip pencil in Spice, Pure Colour lipstick in Covetable, and a limited-edition lip gloss in Naked Truth. To keep your lips hydrated throughout the festivities, the Levitating Lip Care Duo includes a full-sized Pure Colour Envy Lip Balm and Pure Colour Envy Lip Repair Potion.

For those looking to give the gift of glowing, youthful skin, look no further than the Lift + Glow Routine Magical Skincare Moments set. As for fragrance lovers, the Beautiful Magnolia Favourites Trio includes a mini and full-sized bottle of the perfume, as well as a full-sized hand cream, whilst the Small Wonders set features eight mini scents from the brand’s Luxury Collection.

If you’re searching for the ultimate beauty treat, the 17 Beauty Essentials Set is sure to delight with 17 skincare and makeup must-haves housed in a deluxe train case.  

Designed to nurture the body, mind, and soul, Rituals’ Deluxe Advent Calendar offers 24 curated gifts, including new releases, limited-edition items, and full-sized products, housed within a stunning decorative village inspired by Amsterdam’s iconic canals and architecture. Each gift is a carefully selected gem, ranging from indulgent body creams and soothing bath foams to aromatic candles and luxurious skincare products, all formulated to elevate everyday rituals into extraordinary experiences.

This holiday season, La Mer invites you to pamper yourself and your loved ones with the gift of radiant, youthful skin. The brand’s festive offerings include a sumptuous array of indulgent gift sets, carefully curated to rejuvenate, nourish, and illuminate the skin. For those seeking a radiant glow, the Hydrating Radiance Collection is a four-piece set focused on hydration and luminosity. Alternatively, the exclusive Vibrant Energy Collection includes four cult-favourite Miracle Broth-infused treatments, such as The Treatment Lotion, The Concentrate, The Eye Concentrate, and The Moisturizing Soft Cream. Meanwhile, the Energizing Hydration Collection offers three mini skincare essentials to purify, refresh, and hydrate the skin.

Saving the best for last, the Genaissance de la Mer Collection is the ultimate skincare indulgence, featuring the brand's most advanced, luxurious formulations designed to turn back the effects of time. This limited-edition four-piece set comes with a keepsake vanity tray as an extra treat.

In collaboration with French jewellery designer Shourouk Rhaiem, Guerlain’s most celebrated creations sparkle like never before this festive season, reimagined with precious rhinestones in whimsical designs that capture the magic of Christmas. In this exquisite holiday collection, the Imagine Guerlain fragrance is elevated into an exclusive Eau de Parfum composition with orange citrus, housed in a limited-edition Bee Bottle adorned with a magnificent crystal cuff that can be removed to be worn as a bracelet.

As the all-time classic Shalimar nears its centennial anniversary, the legendary amber fragrance also returns for the holidays in a new Métiers d’Art edition. With only 58 pieces available worldwide, the fragrance arrives in an opulent hand-crafted Bee Bottle decked in Swarovski crystals. Within this extraordinary bottle resides Shalimar l’Extrait, the rarest and most precious version of the iconic fragrance.

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In addition to the sumptuous scented offerings, Rhaiem also lent her creative touch to a selection of Guerlain’s makeup products for its holiday collection. Each decorated with dazzling rhinestones, the Ombres G 888 Regarde-Moi! eyeshadow palette features shimmering rosy tones in a playful, whilst the Météorites Sous les Étoiles contains pearls of powder in golden undertones. For the lips, two new velvet shades have been introduced to the Rouge G lipstick collection—a deep red Le Rouge Fabuleux and a soft beige Le Beige Bijou.

Last but not least, Guerlain’s The Hive of Wonders advent calendar reveals daily treasures like miniature fragrances, candles, and skincare, with a special surprise in compartment 25.

Dreamt up in collaboration with French artist Jean Dalin, Clé de Peau Beauté’s limited-edition City of Dreamlight Collection for the holidays draws inspiration from the enchanting charm of Paris with a touch of fantasy. The collection features limited editions of the brand’s signature products, including the Concentrated Brightening Serum, Eye Colour Quad, Radiant Multi Repair Oil Mini Set, Lipstick, The Luminizing Face Enhancer, and La Crème, all dressed in beautifully illustrated packaging that captures the dreamlike essence of Paris during the holidays.

For the festive season, Hermès introduces L'Orange en Fêtes, a whimsical and artistic reimagination of the yuletide fruit. This limited-edition creation is a sphere crafted from folded orange paper with fan-shaped segments, elevating the simple fruit into a charming decorative piece that can be hung as a Christmas tree ornament. Hidden within the orange is a nourishing lip balm, making it not only a visual delight but also a thoughtful gift for you or your loved ones.

Trove’s first-ever advent calendar arrives as a luxurious treat for the senses in 12 indulgent surprises, each specially handpicked to pamper and delight. Each day reveals a premium item from its most coveted brands, including award-winning skincare, fragrances, and body care from prestigious brands like Natura Bissé, Etat Libre d'Orange, and Espa.

As part of its annual festive tradition, Oribe tapped yet another artist for its latest holiday collection, collaborating with award-winning Kenyan fine art photographer Thandiwe Muriu to create vibrant packaging for six limited-edition gift sets. Inspired by her African roots, the collection features two exclusive textile patterns—A Cycle of Togetherness and Strands of History—that tell a story of culture, community, and self-expression.

Amongst the six gift sets are the Gold Lust Collection, Gold Lust Liter Set, Hair Alchemy Collection, Moisture & Control Collection, Signature Style Travel Set, and the Côte d’Azur Body & Fragrance Collection. Aside from the gift sets, Muriu also designed one-of-a-kind eyewear for the collaboration, which was handcrafted with upcycled Oribe packaging.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Merchant of Joy collection captures the magic of the festive season through a luxurious selection of limited-edition fragrant offerings that evoke the warmth and enchantment of the celebrations. At the heart of the collection is the Countdown Calendar, which houses some of the maison’s most iconic scents like À la rose, Baccarat Rouge 540, OUD Satin Mood, Grand Soir, and the new APOM. Meanwhile, the Miniatures Gift Set includes five signature scents, including Aqua Universalis, À la rose, Baccarat Rouge 540, Grand Soir, and 724. For those seeking to indulge in a full sensory journey, the Baccarat Rouge 540 Perfume Ritual comes with a travel-sized Eau de Parfum, body oil, and hair mist.

For the home, the classic Mon beau Sapin returns this year in a limited-edition potpourri, which blends pinecones, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and eucalyptus to create an aromatic experience that fills the home with the spirit of the season. The beloved holiday scent is now also available in an extra large three-wick candle, accompanied by two new scents, Baies des forêts and Baies des lunes, which can be purchased individually or as part of a trio set. On top of that, the maison has introduced fragrance diffusers to its home collection, offering the enchanting scents of Au 17 and Rue des Groseilliers from the Homes Sweet Homes collection, along with Mon beau Sapin in its exclusive holiday release.

Carolina Herrera is ringing in the holidays with the Sparkling Ice collector’s editions of its iconic Good Girl and Bad Boy fragrances, which come dressed in new, limited-edition looks for the festive season.

Usher in the holidays by indulging in some of the finest in beauty and perfumery with Kens Apothecary’s Advent Calendar 2024 Edition, which features a curated selection of 12 luxurious treasures from renowned brands like Augustinus Bader and Diptyque. In addition to the advent calendar, Kens Apothecary offers an assortment of exclusive holiday gift sets to treat you and your loved ones. From Goutal’s Ready-to-Gift Petite Cherie perfume and hand balm duo to Claudalie’s Vinoperfect Ultimate Brightening Routine set, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Get ready to dazzle this festive season with Bobbi Brown’s limited-edition City of Lights collection. Featuring an array of festive makeup must-haves dressed in holiday-ready designs, the collection captures the magic of the season with shimmering shades and long-wearing formulas to keeping you looking flawless from one celebration to the next.

The Dream Gleam Luxe Eye Shadow Palette offers eight versatile shades in matte and metallic finishes, delivering crease-proof wear for up to eight hours, whilst the Smokey Gleam Eye Shadow Palette offers five shades of cool neutrals and a soft metallic for the perfect festive smokey eye. The Eye Shadow Duo Set includes a compact palette with two metallic shades, a Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner, and a Smokey Eye Mascara for on-the-go touch-ups or last-minute glams.

Meanwhile, the best-selling Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks are now available in holiday-exclusive shades of metallic and jewel tones with blendable, smudge-proof formulas. The Luxe Lipstick also made a return for the festive season with a new look to give you the perfect pout for the holidays.

The collection culminates with the Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Advent Calendar, packed with 12 skincare and makeup fan-favourites including three full-size products and a range of minis.

Aesop’s holiday offerings this year feature a collection of three limited-edition gift kits inspired by the world of cinema, each designed to evoke the aesthetic of aged, well-worn film stock. The first of these kits, Screen 1, offers a quartet of products designed for the hands and home, including Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, Hand Balm, Olous Aromatique Room Spray, and Post-Poo Drops, creating a welcoming atmosphere with their citrus, woody, and herbaceous scents.

Screen 2 is cantered around the fresh, citrus-infused Geranium Leaf range, featuring the Body Cleanser, Body Scrub, and Body Balm to rejuvenate the body. Screen 3 provides a nurturing experience for the hand and body with the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, and the new Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm. This festive season, Aesop is also inviting customers to customise their gift kits in-store, choosing from three sizes.

In this season of giving, Le Labo presents an exquisite opportunity to enchant your loved ones with its most beloved scents through its carefully curated selection of limited-edition Discovery Sets. The series offers two eau de parfum options: one featuring a trio of the brand’s signature scents, including Another 13, Santal 33, as well as The Matcha 26, and another that adds Bergamote 22, Rose 31, and The Noir to the lineup for a more expansive experience of its Classic Collection. Le Labo also extends its fragrant offerings to the home with the Candle Discovery Set, featuring the Ambroxyde 17, Palo Santo 14, and Santal 26 from its Interiors Collection.

Penhaligon’s is spreading the festive cheer this holiday season with its Bakery Collection, a celebration of luxurious fragrances and whimsical holiday gifting. This year’s highlight is the Baker’s Box of Delights Advent Calendar, featuring 24 fragrant surprises to delight your senses.

The collection offers a variety of indulgent gift sets, starting with Halfeti’s Rose Pleasures, a cozy blend of creamy rose and warm spices that evokes winter’s romance. The Luna Festive Gift Set presents an enchanting combination of rose and bergamot, exuding a moonlit charm that is as mysterious as it is elegant. For variety seekers, the Festive Scent Library or “Dinky Bites” offers a variety of mini scents to explore.

The Ladies’ Miniature Festive Collection and the Gent’s Miniature Festive Collection are curated with a selection of mini scents for every mood and occasion. The Trio of Candles Festive Gift Set fills rooms with warmth, whilst the Festive Folly Candle creates a cosy atmosphere with a fresh-out-of-the-oven aromatic blend of vanilla and spice. As a whimsical addition to your holiday gifting, the Giles the Gingerbread Man, a limited-edition scented ornament, is infused with the sweet, comforting scent of gingerbread spice.

Sol de Janeiro is bringing a burst of Brazilian sunshine this holiday season with its limited-edition gift sets, specially curated to transport you to the sun-drenched shores of Rio with the brand’s tropical escape must-haves. Inside these sets, you'll find fan-favourites like the beloved Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream and Cheirosa Perfume Mist, each housed in holiday-exclusive packaging decorated with the vibrant illustrations of Brazilian artist Tati Arjona.

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